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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

As reckless gunfire increases in Burlington, leaders search for a cause and a solution – VTDigger

Source: As reckless gunfire increases in Burlington, leaders search for a cause and a solution – VTDigger

Addressing Burlington gun violence, mayor calls on City Council to support police

Source: Addressing Burlington gun violence, mayor calls on City Council to support police

Arrest made in Plattsburgh homicide

Source: Arrest made in Plattsburgh homicide

City homicide: Following the investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: City homicide: Following the investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As the investigation into Melissa Myers’ death entered its sixth day and roughly 100 detectives, investigators and officers from multiple local, state and federal law enforcement

Nick Hillary testifies in his trial against the Potsdam police | NCPR News

Source: Nick Hillary testifies in his trial against the Potsdam police | NCPR News

ACLU of Vermont launches database to track “problem” police officers

Source: ACLU of Vermont launches database to track “problem” police officers

North Country lawmakers vote against raising age for semi-automatic guns | NCPR News

Source: North Country lawmakers vote against raising age for semi-automatic guns | NCPR News

Police ask for public’s help with Plattsburgh death investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Police ask for public’s help with Plattsburgh death investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Authorities are asking for the public’s help for additional clues in the suspicious overnight death of a local mother.

Potsdam police chief defends Nick Hillary’s detention in civil right suit | NCPR News

Source: Potsdam police chief defends Nick Hillary’s detention in civil right suit | NCPR News

Stefanik joins support for STOP II Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | New legislation builds and updates 2018 STOP School Violence Act.

Source: Stefanik joins support for STOP II Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | New legislation builds and updates 2018 STOP School Violence Act.

Local woman mourned as investigation continues | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Melissa Myers’ family and friends are now mourning her loss 

Source: Local woman mourned as investigation continues | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Melissa Myers’ family and friends are now mourning her loss as the homicide investigation into her death continues.

Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Youth Court Training open to grade 7-12 students

The Clinton County Youth Court will be holding a new member training on June 28th and 29th from 9 am-12 pm on both days. If you know a youth in grades 7-12 that would be interested in being a member of a court that tries real cases for juveniles who have committed offenses within the […]

Why Burlington police say recent shooting is ‘different’

Source: Why Burlington police say recent shooting is ‘different’

New York: Gov. Hochul signs sweeping gun legislation package

Source: New York: Gov. Hochul signs sweeping gun legislation package

Police: Homicide in Boynton Avenue apartment | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: Homicide in Boynton Avenue apartment | News | pressrepublican.com

Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake Police investigate school threats | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Police investigate school threats | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan focuses on climate change, environmental justice – VTDigger

Source: Updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan focuses on climate change, environmental justice – VTDigger

Student charged with domestic terrorism over threat to Orleans, VT high school – VTDigger

Source: Student charged with domestic terrorism over threat to Orleans high school – VTDigger

DEC mourns Forest Ranger Captain Christopher Kostoss – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC mourns Forest Ranger Captain Christopher Kostoss – The Adirondack Almanack

State data shows record pace of prison violence | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: State data shows record pace of prison violence | Sun Community News ALBANY | As the end of New York’s legislative session loomed, North Country lawmakers and the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association blasted the lack of majo

New York lawmakers act on gun control measures following recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Texas | NCPR News

Source: New York lawmakers act on gun control measures following recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Texas | NCPR News

Nick Hillary’s lawsuit against the Potsdam police is finally going to trial | NCPR News

Source: Nick Hillary’s lawsuit against the Potsdam police is finally going to trial | NCPR News

NY Senate passes Bianca’s Law, inspired by images shared of CNY murder victim – syracuse.com

Source: NY Senate passes Bianca’s Law, inspired by images shared of CNY murder victim – syracuse.com

5 people dead at Tulsa medical building, in the 233rd mass shooting of 2022 | NCPR News

Source: 5 people dead at Tulsa medical building, in the 233rd mass shooting of 2022 | NCPR News